To start any business one should require minimum investment. And never start a business without any experience or learning. If you are dreaming about starting a small buying house for garment sourcing it needs some primary requirements. Garment buying agents act as a mediator between the buyer and manufacturers.

Prepare yourself for maximum patience as it is a little tough to acquire a buyer in the initial period. Let’s discuss the prerequisite for starting an apparel buying houses

Physical existence

In the initial stage, you don’t need a big office, a small multiple room office in the prime location of the city.

A communication address, internet connection, official number, and fax. 24 hrs backup power supply.

An official website address

Cell for product development

It is essential to set up a product development cell that includes designers, a lab room, a sampling groom, and a showroom. Showroom to showcase the sample products to the buyers. Create & develop your product profile with your team (range of products you offering) to attract potential buyers in the market.

Develop your team

Hire professionals for each role and responsibility. Create a team of merchants, technical team, and quality assurance team. A technical team will involve in designing the product samples with the designer. The role of the merchant is to communicate with the buyer and manufacturer on daily basis in addition to that sourcing of materials and approval to suppliers.

Form supplier base

Grow your supplier base as much as possible in your region. Make contact with more suppliers. In your supplier list include small & medium manufacturer too. A combination of suppliers has more advantages like you can cover a wide range of products, competitive price for the product and larger capacity of production.

Relationship with buyers

If you are in the idea of starting buying offices, you already have contact with some buying agents. Prepare yourself to handle the buyer’s behavior and choices.

Material preferences

Range of products

Costing procedures

Color variations

Wrapping up

An apparel buying house plays a significant role in the garment industry. Starting an apparel buying house requires more patience and knowledge in the apparel industry. Ashmin Tex is the best garment buying agent who delivers high-quality apparel.